Helsing raises $1.8bn Series E to scale European defense AI
On July 13, 2026, German defense AI company Helsing announced a $1.8 billion Series E round valuing the firm at $18 billion. The capital, backed by Dragoneer, Lightspeed, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, JPMorgan Chase and others, will fund new AI platforms and integrations with partner nations’ defense systems.
Source: Helsing